Alexandar Georgiev is set to start in goal in place of Henrik Lundqvist -- who has allowed 18 goals in 128 shots during the Rangers' four-game skid -- when the team visits the Canadiens on Thursday night.

Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman compared his team to "The Little Engine That Could" after being asked how he viewed the Yankees in relation to their American League East rival, the Boston Red Sox.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman joins the guys to discuss the Brandon Drury trade and what his expectations are for the upcoming season.

Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer

Jeff Hornacek's comments today about Frank Ntilikina's fatigue and occasional knee pain are two of the factors behind Ntilikina not playing a bigger role thus far in his rookie season. Ntilikina's minutes are expected to increase in the Knicks' final 23 games. He's playing 20 MPG thus far.

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Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer

Jeff Hornacek talks about Frank Ntilikina adjusting as a PG and says Ntilikina felt significant fatigue at times this season, which is natural for a rookie:

The future belongs to Miguel Andujar and Gleyber Torres, but Tuesday's three-way deal added a strong right-now rival to a complicated camp battle.

David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer

Aaron Boone said Aaron Judge won't play the first several games when the Yankees kick off their spring schedule on Friday. No concerns, they're just taking it slow after offseason shoulder surgery. He said Judge should play "within the week." Giancarlo Stanton is expected to be in the lineup on Friday.

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Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer

Emmanuel Mudiay on the possibility of starting for the Knicks: "I'm not going to take it for granted. I came in as a lottery pick so I was kind of handed the spot and stuff like that. So the fact that I'm in that position again it's a blessing. Thank God for it. I just have to take full advantage." There's been no announcement but it seems as if Mudiay will start for New York against Orlando.

Coley Harvey ESPN Staff Writer

While Brian Cashman was speaking to reporters in the Yankees' dugout, there was a little commotion in the stands. Fans suddenly cheered as Aaron Judge hit a homer off the top of the scoreboard in BP. Another line-drive homer of his got caught by a young fan holding out a hat. That created some buzz, too.

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Coley Harvey ESPN Staff Writer

Yankees GM Brian Cashman explains why he's been after Brandon Drury for a long time, and why the team traded for the third baseman yesterday.

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David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer

Brian Cashman says "we paid a heavy price" in giving up Nick Solak and Taylor Widener for Brandon Drury. The trade was "made with a lot of angst." He said 10 to 15 teams had asked about Solak this offseason and the depth of the minor league system allowed them to make the deal.

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David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer

Brian Cashman says Brandon Drury was acquired primarily with the intention to play third base. The Yankees feel he's a very skilled athlete who has yet to reach his potential and they've tried to get him for several years. Drury won't be handed the starting job over Miguel Andujar, but Cashman feels his experience does give him the leg up.

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Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer

Troy Williams on signing with NYK: "Great opportunity, great fit. Their interest level here was a little bit higher than everybody else's." He's hoping for an opportunity to stick with NY. "Right now my main role is just being an extra athletic guy, run the court and defend," he said.

Michelle Sturino of the SiriusXM NHL Network joined Don La Greca to talk all things trade deadline and which players could be on the move!

Jordan Raanan ESPN Staff Writer

The Giants re-signed veteran OL John Greco. He's a veteran lineman with a connection to new coach Pat Shurmur. Greco was signed by the Giants late last year and played sparingly, even when the line was ravaged by injury.

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